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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.87, 1,524.72 and 632.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.87, 1,524.72 and 632.77 is: 873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.87 : 1,524.72 = 632.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.87/1,524.72 = 632.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.87x = 1,524.72 × 632.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.87x = 964,797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,797.07/1,104.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.22

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